
Area Security Officer
About the role
Area Security Officer
Location: Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester & Basingstoke
Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.75 per hour
Hours: 42 hours per week
Start Your Career in Security
Looking for a role that offers training, variety and long-term career opportunities?
Join our team as an Area Security Officer, supporting a range of customer sites across Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester and Basingstoke. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in the security industry or build on existing experience within a professional and supportive environment.
No two days are the same. You'll gain exposure to different sites, customers and working environments while developing valuable skills and experience.
Your Time at Work
As an Area Security Officer, you will:
- Provide a professional security presence across multiple customer sites
- Welcome visitors and staff while maintaining site security procedures
- Carry out regular patrols and security checks
- Respond to and report incidents
- Help create a safe and secure environment for customers, colleagues and visitors
Our Perfect Worker
We're looking for reliable, professional individuals with strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- A Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle
- Flexibility to work a mixture of days, nights and weekends
- Basic IT skills
- A customer-focused approach
No Security Experience? No Problem.
Previous security experience is beneficial but not essential.
If you don't already hold an SIA Licence, we can support you with training and help you gain the qualifications needed to begin your career in the security industry.
Key Information and Benefits
What's in it for You?
- £12.71 - £13.75 per hour depending on site
- Full SIA training and support available
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Exposure to a variety of customer sites and industries
- Workplace pension scheme
- Life assurance benefit
- Contributory healthcare scheme
- Employee discount schemes
- Eyecare vouchers
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free uniform provided
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday
Job ref: 1G4S (G465)
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About Staffline
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Key details
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Industry
- Security
- Trade
- Security Officer
- Job role
- SIA Security Officer
- Client
- G4S
- Posted
- 28 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 25 Nov 2026
